Here is a list of Hindu Temples present in France. Most of these temples are in Île-de-France, a region in north-central France. The information is referenced from various sources online, including the official websites and Facebook pages of these temples.
Temples in and around Paris
1. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (under construction)
According to the BAPS Facebook page, The BAPS Paris Mandir will be built across three levels,
- The ground and first floors will house a cultural complex for family activities.
- The second floor will be dedicated to the mandir, a sacred sanctuary where the murtis (sacred images) will be enshrined.
Practical Information:
2. Ganesh Temple – Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam
A temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, with the presence of other deities around him. All the statues were made in Mamalapuram and Mahapalipuram (Tamilnadu, India) and were brought to Paris. They are made of natural black granite and hand engraved by craftsmen specialized in the creation of Temples, according to the traditional Vedic Indian tradition.
Every year in August, the temple celebrates the Festival of the Lord Ganesh “Ganesh Chaturthi” with a big chariot going around the streets in Paris.
Practical Information:
- Opening hours: 8h30 to 20h
- Pooja: Thrice a day at 10h, 12h and 18h30.
- Abhishekam: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Address: 17, rue Pajol – 75018 PARIS
- Tel : +33 01 40 34 21 89
- Website and Email
- Train: Métro 2 “La Chapelle” or RER B “Gare du Nord”.
- Bus : 60 – 65 – 35
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3. Sri Ashtalakshmi Varatharaja Perumal Temple
A temple dedicated to Ashta Lakshmi “Goddess of Prosperity and Wealth” and Lord Vishnu. It is located in the southern suburbs of Paris, France.
Practical Information:
- Address: 1 bis, Rue Ledru Rollin, Choisy-le-Roi 94600
- Tel: +33 01 48 52 98 19
4. Sri Ayyappan Temple
The Swami Ayyappan Temple was inaugurated on 13th November 2000 in La Plaine Saint-Denis. Later, the temple was relocated to its current location in 2008, after doing the important ceremonies of Bala Stapanam Kumbhabishekam and Maha Kumbhabishekam.
The murthis installed in the temple are Sri Selva Vinayagar (Lord Ganesha), Sri Ayyappa Swami (Moolavar / Main Deity), Sri Lakshmi Narayanan, Sri Koulathapuzhai Balakan, Sri Poorna Puskala sameta Dharmashasta, Sri Aryankavu Ayya and Sri Baktha Anjaneyar (Lord Hanuman).
Practical Information:
5. Sri Sri Radha Paris-isvara Temple (ISKCON Paris)
The temple of Sri Sri Radha Paris-isvara was inaugurated by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, in Fontenay-aux-Roses, in 1973.
Practical Information:
- Visit possible every Sunday. From 17h, you can immerse yourself in kirtans (sacred songs) and also enjoy a delicious free vegetarian meal.
- Address: 230 Av de la General Leclerc, 95200 Sarcelles, Paris, France
- Tel: +33 01 34 45 89 12 and +22 140 006 754
- Website and Email
6. Parampaariswary Sivan Temple
A traditional Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, in the northern suburbs of Paris, France.
Practical Information:
- Address: 159 Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier, 93120 La Courneuve
- Tel: +33 01 48 36 26 73
7. Sri Durgai Amman Temple Villiers Le Bel
A temple dedicated to Goddess Durga “Goddess of Strength and Protection” is located north of Paris, France.
Practical Information:
- Address: 15 Avenue Alexis Varagne, 95400 Villiers-le-Bel
- Facebook page
- Tel: +33 01 34 53 97 54
8. Sri Kamakshi Amman Alayam
A traditional Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakshi is located in the north-eastern suburbs of Paris, France.
Practical Information:
- Address: 36 Av. de la Division Leclerc, 93000 Bobigny
- Tel: +33 09 88 31 93 94
9. Sri Sathya Narayana Pathunga Temple (Sai Baba)
Practical Information:
- Address: 6-8 Avenue Anatole France, 94600 Choisy-le-Roi
- Tel: 09 87 01 22 23
- Website (SBOF | SAI BABA OF FRANCE)
- Tel : +33 09 87 01 22 23
Temples outside Il de France
10. Temple Hindou de Vinayaga Perouman Koil (currently closed)
Practical Information:
11. ISKCON New Mayapur
Practical Information:
- Address: Château d’Oublaise,36360 Luçay-Le-Mâle, France
- Tel: +33 7 83 20 70 04
- Website